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Though South Africa's switch to renewable energy sources is the most advanced across sub-Saharan Africa in terms of grid expansion, power generation, and job creation, the country doesn't yet have a significant domestic industry that can meet the advancing needs for renewable energy, argues Tapiwa O'Brien Nhachi, consultant at the regional Institute Law and Development, and critic of how climate carbon credits mechanism in Africa. 

A recent study reveals that "floating solar photovoltaic systems are rapidly gaining traction due to their potential for higher energy yield and efficiency compared to conventional land-based solar photovoltaic systems.” The technology, studies have indicated, generates 0.6 percent to 4.4 percent more energy and exhibits efficiency improvements ranging from 0.1 percent to 4.45 percent over land-based solar power plants.

But with international financing for coal-fired thermal plants drying up, it remains to be seen whether the Zimbabwe government will shift investment towards solar energy. For now, it is boom time for rooftop solar systems. 

The combination of new technologies and new methods of financing has set the stage for microgrids to play a major role in decarbonization. The method of providing energy as a service, and therefore moving the upfront cost away from consumers, has shown significant popularity. The falling costs of both battery storage and solar technology have made microgrids a more attractive option, while reports from the DoE emphasize the role they can play in grid stability and resiliency.

With strong natural resources and a government that has passed significant legislation to encourage solar, utility-scale PV is poised for growth. However, in order to attract key international investment, the government must ensure stability and encourage long-term investment. By doing so, Colombia can continue to utilize its natural resources while shifting from its current hydropower reliance. A new energy matrix, with solar playing a much larger role, looks to be in the fu

Incorporating new renewable projects, especially solar, into the matrix can take advantage of Colombia's naturally high radiation, reduce reliance on hydropower in the overall energy matrix, and allow communities currently relying on diesel to switch to a more sustainable option.

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